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I just realized that we are switching to 11 am church starting in Jan. So, when you add in choir practice, we won't be available until after 3. I'm not sure if I said that already. But 4-ish is probably the earliest we'd make it to rivka's.
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I'll try to keep an eye on this, it would be interesting to meet all you folks despite my newness Posts: 1038 | Registered: Feb 2006
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Just talked to rivka. She has no internet at home at the moment.
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We are to choose a day and all that works for us and let her know, "preferably at least a week in advance if we want food."
First of all, we are most certainly not doing next Sunday at this point. I think Rivka's is the consensus right now, and she's still okay with doing it at her place.
So let's narrow it down to two choices: 21st or 28th. If you can't do either, please tell us when you can. We're probably looking at early evening (sometime between 4:30 and 5:30), if that works for everyone else.
State preference on date, time, and any conflicts. Thank you. Let's work this out so we can party!
We are doing something all day on the 20th, but won't be out late, just might have clingy kids 'cause they're not coming with us the day before, so we have a slight (very slight) preference for the 28th. (If the 21st is better for someone else, it will really be okay if we do that, we'll still make it.) Our only conflict is anything before 4 or a place other than a private home, as already stated. Okay, everyone, your turns!
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Just a quick clarification from anyone who has done this before, is this generally something like an informal barbeque (i.e. I'd bring a bunch of shish-kebabs and/or pasta salad and/or tasty desert etc to munch/share) at someone's place (who actually has a place worthy of hosting a party).
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Since it's at rivka's, please don't bring any food or drink that's not certified kosher with a reputable kosher mark, in a sealed container. If you want to bring something, she can let you know what, where to get it, and whether something you want to bring is okay. (I'm bringing Martinelli's sparkling apple cider, which is certified kosher and contains neither meat nor dairy ingredients, and it will be in the sealed bottles, for instance.)
You don't need to bring anything; I'm sure a contribution would be welcome, but I guess my point is "it needs to be kosher, clear it with rivka first or bring something pareve in an original sealed container."
(If you DO want to bring something, here's a list of reliable kosher certs, I think the one that rivka has posted before.)
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We have no preference and are good for either of the days listed, Lord willin' and the crick don't rise (Superstation threw up last night, but feels fine today). We just wanna see lots o' folks and celebratify. And while I love seeing rivka, the ketchups and the saxons (and Ladydove, of course, though I haven't seen her post here), it'd be really cool to see Grimace and/or Alt, too.
D'you know what I just remembered? The first time we met I told you next time I saw you I'd sing "In the Leafy Treetops" for you next time I saw you. And I learned it. And I saw you and didn't remember to sing it for you!
Remind me next time to sing it for you.
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(If I don't get responses from others who have shown an interest in the next few days, I'll probably ask them via e-mail to come state their preferences. So if you don't want me sending you e-mails, better post! )
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Well, we just found out that we have Stake Conference on the 28th. And I can't figure out yet what time that will be. But I think the 28th will still work, although the 21st I KNOW we have no other conflicts.
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Alas, I am fully booked for January; two birthdays, a trip to the snow and a play. I would love to see you all, so I'll keep looking to see if something gets planned for later in the year. If there is a Shinda sometime in early July or late August, I'd be happy to host and fire-up the water slide.
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E-mails have been sent. Hoping to hear from those who haven't given input on the time in the next day or so.
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kq, just got your email. Sorry, neither one of us check this site very often. Anyway, I think evening on a Sunday is a bit difficult for us coming all the way from San Diego. We also just got a puppy so we can't leave him for very long. I'll check with Mike to see what he thinks for sure but that's my initial answer. -Juliette
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We could probably come earlier in the day (We'd probably want to leave by around 5 or 5:30 at the latest to get back to SD) but only if we can bring the puppy with us because he can't stay alone for more than 3 hours at a time. If we can't bring the pup then maybe one of us will come without the other. We'd like to see you all. kq - can you pass on the message to rivka that our puppy is very mellow and would probably be sleeping/lying around most of the time.
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She says bring the puppy along, that is fine with her.
So, it looks like we are on for the 28th at 3-ish (I'm sure rivka won't mind if you want to come a little earlier, if you need contact info for her please e-mail me.)
I will send out e-mails to everyone with Rivka's address and other relevant information as the time approaches.
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email sent, I'm a little daunted from bringing anything terribly interesting in the way of food (afraid i'll mess up something in the Kosher category) so how's a couple of 2-liters of coke/sprite sound? I just feel bad not bringing anything, but don't want to tread on anyone's religion by bringing the wrong thing (such a canundrum)
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I think a couple of 2-liters would be very appreciated. Just make sure they're kosher. Coke and Sprite both are (here's a list of other kosher soda.) You might be better off staying away from "flavored" varieties, though; I know some of them are dairy and I don't know what we'll be eating. My husband will love you forever if you bring Sprite, he loves Sprite. And since neither of us drink caffeine (him for cultural/religious/upbringing reasons, me because I'm nursing a baby) please don't be offended if you bring something with caffeine and we don't drink it. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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see the trick with bringing caffinated drinks is that if no one else drinks them I'm happy because then it's more for me =p
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There are plenty of caffeine-drinkers who will be there, so I'm sure you will get a run for your money on the Coke.
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Big thanks to kq for staying on top of this, and keeping me up-to-date!
My new modem came, so if I can get the darn thing set up, I may actually show up here on occasion!
A few things.
I'd actually like to call this for 1-ish, if that's ok with everyone. I realize the ketchups can't make it that early, but Shindae are always drop-in-whenever sorts of things. And especially with people coming from far, who have to leave early . . .
Bringing stuff. First of all, thanks. Definitely not necessary, but much appreciated. Most national brands of soda, potato chips (plain ones, at least), pretzels, etc. are kosher. Specify a brand and flavor, and I can confirm if it is (probably). As far as sodas, very few are dairy (the only ones I can think of are Coke Blak (which is nasty anyway) and I think one of the Cherry Vanilla mutations. Cherry Coke, Cherry Sprite, Wild Cherry Pepsi are all parve. Besides, no one but me will care anyway if it IS dairy, and I'll just drink something else -- so no biggie.
Oh, and raw fruits and veggies are kosher without any symbols stamped on 'em. Posts: 32919 | Registered: Mar 2003
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(As long as you don't cut them with your unkosher knife on your unkosher cutting board.)
And we may be able to make it as early as 1 or 1:30, I'm just not sure; it depends what time our SC ends up being. So 1-ish is fine with us. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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(Preferably not. However, if the knife and board are both used exclusively for fruits and veggies (which health regulations require for such places as supermarkets and such), it is probably not a problem.)
New modem came. Ironically, I don't need it. I just needed the transformer/power cord. gah!
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1-ish is better for us, Rivka. Are you sure it's okay to bring the pup? Everybody else, are you all okay with that? We don't want to be a burden at all.
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I'm allergic to dogs, but as I mentioned before, I'll take my meds and be fine in an apartment that usually doesn't have them for a couple of hours.
Emma loves puppies (usually) although it sometimes takes her some getting used to them. Bridget doesn't like them as much but can usually get over it, especially if she's held, which she usually is anyway. Posts: 21182 | Registered: Sep 2004
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Are we supposed to post? We plan to come, though the number of us who are sick has been wavering between three and four, so there's always the chance of failure. All of our kids will love the puppy as far as we know -- nobody has shown allergic tendencies. Chances are we won't get there until around 2:00, I would guess, but we'll aim for "ASAP." Rivka (capitalized only because it begins the sentence), could you e-mail me with your address and/or directions, and maybe your phone number in case I don't have the current one?
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Actually, could all those persons wishing such info please email me (address in profile) with the word "Shinda" in the subject? I'll send out a mass email.
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I think I should have more than that, shouldn't I? Even assuming that the ketchups recall where I live.
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Next week, people! Any last-minute joiners? I sent an e-mail to rivka about sending out info, you should all get something in the next few days.
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Hey, kq, I thought I'd let you know that you won't have to worry about being around the puppy. We started our little guy in an obedience class this weekend and so he has to be there every Sunday for the next four weeks. Unfortunately that means Juliette also won't be making it to the party, but I'll still be there.
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Awww, that's too bad! But thanks for letting me know, I won't have to take my allergy medicine beforehand (which gives me a dry mouth and hypes up the nursing baby when I take it.)
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If you could just send your address it would be swell. I have it somewhere, but I'd rather not dig for it.
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Not to bug you, but I still haven't got an e-mail with your address. If we could have it before Sunday it would be helpful, since we're leaving straight from church.
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There are plenty of caffeine-drinkers who will be there, so I'm sure you will get a run for your money on the Coke.
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If we could have it before Sunday it would be helpful, since we're leaving straight from church.
